RENAISSANCE BR STEWARD
About the Role
Renaissance Baton Rouge is seeking a full-time Steward/Dishwasher responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and drying all china, glassware, silverware, and other equipment returned to the dish hall station. This position may also ensure that all tables are kept clean and presentable with clean china, glassware, silverware, and linen.
Responsibilities
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with service standards and scheduling needs.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
- Comply with service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Maintain the dish washing station, organize and place items in trays for the washing machine.
- Operate the washing machine, dry items, and return them to their proper stock location.
- Wash items by hand that are not suitable for automatic washing, then dry and return them to their proper location.
- Assist fellow employees as needed to ensure the restaurant meets guest volume and completes assigned side duties.
- Follow safety and sanitation practices and work with clean and sanitized tools.
- Perform duties requiring standing and fast movement throughout the kitchen area.
- Complete side duties including cleaning vents, scrubbing trash cans, cleaning gum from underneath tables, detailed cleaning of chairs, cleaning ice bins, replacing light bulbs, setting up sanitizers, cleaning floor sweepers, emptying trash, and taking trash to the dumpster.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
- Heavy work – exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stand during the entire shift.
Mental Requirements
- Must convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations, including handling guest objections and disputes to satisfactory results.
- Must show initiative in job performance, anticipating needs before they become necessary.
- Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
- Must effectively handle workplace problems, including preventing, identifying, and solving issues as necessary.
- Must assimilate complex information from disparate sources and adjust or modify to meet constraints.
- Must effectively listen, understand, and clarify concerns raised by co-workers and guests.
- Must understand financial information and data, and perform basic arithmetic functions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life Insurance.
- Short-term and Long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted Rooms Programs.
- Paid Holidays.
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
About the Workplace
Renaissance Baton Rouge seamlessly blends Southern hospitality, upscale decor, and convenient amenities. Located 15 miles from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, the hotel offers easy access to top destinations including the Mall of Louisiana, Perkins Rowe, Louisiana State University, and the Country Club of Louisiana. Guests can explore nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The hotel features spacious, modern rooms or suites with luxurious bedding, flat-panel TVs, and mini-refrigerators, along with room service and an on-site restaurant for an upscale dining experience.